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I overlooked that the fit for a gun, that cost me $1,600 plus tax ($1,748 total), was similar to a $800 gun. [9], The Officer In Command of the Precision Weapons Shop in 2001, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ken Davis, stated that the M1911 is "the only pistol that can stand up to this use". Handguns, Reviews As much as its dress may change, this is still John Moses Browning's old reliable battlehorse. Colt offered a modified version of their O1980RG (Rail Gun) pistol, which is derived from their existing XSE line of 1911-style pistols with a desert sand-colored surface treatment and Novak night sights. Two bigthings happened to me when I turned 18, I joined the Marines and I bought my first pistol (in the state I live in, you used to be able to obtain a handgun license at the age of 18). If you would like to make an offer for this gun please send an email to southeastgunshots@gmail.com. EU Gun Ban: a new Call to Action from Firearms United! [12] Colt M45A1 CQB Marine Pistol. The trigger was eminently usable and a good match for a combat pistol intended for highly trained special operations forces. A close-up of the rear portion of the gun with its hammer cocked. About that time, the Custom Shop was downsized and no more of the Custom Shop M45A1s were made. I headed to the range again with my custom 1911, and while it looked great and shot well, reliability wasnt where it should have been. We decided to install Heine Ledge sights on our Series 80 Stainless Officers ACP. The used Glock 19 I bought in 1994, still shoots well. The M45A1 serves still today, but it will almost certainly be the final chapter in the U.S. military service life of the M1911. The M45A1 features durable Decobond brown coating and an M1913-spec Picatinny rail for mounting lights . He switched over to a Dan Wesson 9mm 1911 with gamer sights on it. The M45A1 CQBP pistol is issued with Wilson black metal single-stack magazines, holding 7+1 rounds. The mentioned non-captive, dual recoil spring solves cycling issues that 1911-type pistols usually experience due to spring strengths; a widened and flared ejection window and a polished and coated feeding ramp also address two other key design issues that are known to cause malfunctions on the 1911 pistol platform. It's a carry gun, not a collection piece. Unique and very rare COLT 1911 USMC ROLLMARK COLT 1911 USMC ROLLMARK U.S. MARINES M45A1 SEMPER FI FDE, Colt M45A1 USMC Close Quarter Battle Pistol, Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Model 29 S&W CLASSICS 6 1/2 Blue Revolver, Colt AR-15 A2 HBAR Gov Model in .223 Z-COTE Limited Edition of 250 Pre-ban. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. How big of a ragged hole is the group at 25 yards? This Colt Government Model M45A1 is a Colt Custom Shop Model introduced in 2012 as the civilian version of the United States Marine Corps Close Quarters Battle Pistol . Customer experience was, and still is, the primary focus, a key to the firms longevity and success. AFTER THE MILITARY RUN COLT STARTED TO PRODUCE THESE FOR THE COMMERICIAL MARKET WITH THE USMC LOGO AND JUST A THOUSAND OR SO WERE MADE WHEN THE MARINE CORPS ASKED THEM TO STOP USING THE USMC ROLL MARK. The only other USMC-marked pistols on the market are the real ones that had been returned to Colt and then re-sold to the civilian market. The Colt M45A1 is the new USMC service pistol. Cold-hammer forged, polished stainless steel barrel This is very unique and very rare COLT 1911 USMC ROLLMARK U.S. MARINES M45A1 SEMPER FI FDE. Here are the features to watch out for. Maintaining the simple recoil assembly, 5-inch barrel (though using a stainless steel match grade barrel), and internal extractor, the ICQB is not much different from Browning's original design. The Colt M45A1 is the new USMC service pistol. The earliest production samples had isolated instances where the application of the tan coating was suspected by the end users to be causing reliability issues. You must enable JavaScript to remove this banner. The trigger is smooth even by series 80 standards and breaks cleanly at 5 lbs. Apparently it wasnt staked right at the factory. [9][10] There are frames in the USMC inventory that have had as many as 500,000 rounds fired through them. The instructor basically told us the Air Force felt the Army .45 was too much gun for us. I can clearly recall the day that I met up with our Close Quarters Battle instructors to try out the new M45A1s for the first time. The decision had been anticipated in February 2015, when the USMC first officially authorized its special operation units to carry Glock pistols in lieu of the 1911, at the operator's will. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. for most service pistols. I bought a used Generation 2 Glock 19 to shoot the rest of the time I was home, before heading back to my duty station in MCAGCC, 29 Palms, CA, a few thousand miles away. THESE PISTOLS WERE BUILT FOR THE USMC BY NOVAK FOR COLT, AND THERE WERE NOT MANY MADE. An MEU(SOC) 1911 pistol, built by PWS at Quantico, Virginia. Colt released these original Marine Corps pistols to the public. Depends on what version of the USMC rollmark. I was on a short leave when I brought it home. While Maj. Butler might be taken aback by the tritium capsules in the M45A1s sights or perhaps a mounted SureFire light, it is likely that he could operate and fieldstrip the new USMC Colt with no difficulty. On July 20, 2012, the Colt 1911 Rail Gun was selected and won a contract to initially deliver 4,000 pistols for MARSOC and Force Recon. Particularly for specialized 1911 collectors, a pistol with the history and background of the Colt M45A1 CQBP is a must-have. This announcement no doubt delighted the tried-and-true 1911 supporters in the military. The decommissioned with the X is and will remain to be worth more. Reviews (0) After a rigorous selection process, the United States Marine Corps selected this Colt Rail Gun as their Close Quarters Battle Pistol (CQBP). When the change was specified, a substantial number of the early pistols were recalled back to Colt, and it disposed of them, leading to the market frenzy. The finish is a bit slick which is offset by the rather deep cocking serrations both front and rear on the slide. When the enemy breaches the position, any of them will do. There is the EGA serial suffix (for the Corps iconic eagle, globe and anchor insignia), the U.S. markings, and the small set of numbers and CQBP denoting the official description of Close Quarters Battle Pistol. The inboard side of the handgun has a rather large COLT***USMC marking that struck me at the time of issue as gaudy and a blatant attempt by Colt to mark the government-contract pistols in such a way as to facilitate marketing the look-alike commercial version. Based on the classic 1911, which has served the United States since 1911, the M45A1 CQBP continues the tradition of having John Brownings classic pistol filling the holsters of our nations finest weapons.The jacket worn is a Tru-Spec 24/7 softshell available on Amazon or at Gander Mountain.PLEASE SUPPORT MAC ON PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/militaryarms-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: \"BCM Mk12 with AEM5 Silencer and some cool winter rigging!\" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf1bGpc0aHo-~-~~-~~~-~~-~- All rights reserved. Colt decided to employ a National Match barrel in theM45A1instead of their normal barrel option. The Colt M45A1 CQBP pistol is based on the tried and true Series 80 platform: it comes with a single-action trigger, a skeletonized enhanced hammer, an automatic firing pin safety, an ambidextrous frame-mounted manual safety, and an improved and crisp trigger pull about two kilos or just under 6 lbs. The USMC is about double the price and if I understand correctly, its a production gun from Colt whereas the civilian version goes through the custom shop - is that correct? Following some stop-gap and interim solutions, in 2012 the United States Marine Corps adopted an upgraded variant of the Colt CCU Rail Gun for its special operations capable units aptly dubbed the M45A1 CQBP Close Quarters Battle Pistol. The gun ran like a top. The FDE Cerakote finish was average at best, but it still looked cool. Dave I use a Galco Model Number FL212. You may have read our first reviewhere, or our second here. Solid aluminum grip and hammer The pistol wears bilateral thumb safeties, which have somewhat oversize, though low-profile, ledges designed to be easily disengaged while not interfering with the non-firing hands grasp. Just over 100 years separated the issue of the M1911A1-based Marine M45A1 Colts from the Corps initial shipment of the M1911. It will still feed from any type of 1911-compatible single stack magazine, as demonstrated by our test through the use of aftermarket MEC-GAR magazines. Related Products. The coarse checkering on the multi-colored G10 panels does assist in anchoring the handgun, and the Marine pistol has an undercut trigger guard to allow a high hand hold. Is it just a collector mentality To have the USMC? Outside of the mentioned ambidextrous manual safety, the controls configuration is the same as on any other 1911 variant. I headed to the range with my 1911, a case of Winchester 230 grain ball and a couple hundred rounds of Cor-Bon 185 grain JHP (the gun rags of that day told you to shoot 200 rounds of your defensive load of choice). I am considering having the dealer I bought it from send it back to have Colt correct the finish so it actually covers the entire frame and slide, but Im worried they may go out of business or bankrupt before I get it back. The finish on the pistol is a brown Decobond designed to hold up through hard use. News, Handguns, Semi-Auto Handguns. The frame comes with a machined MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny accessory rail, and also sports highly textured G10 panels that make the grip basically slip-proof, if a bit wide: with a circumference of about 7" (that's almost 18 cm! Head to the range this week with American Rifleman staff as they discuss a trim little repeater from Savage Arms that comes chambered for the .22 WMR cartridge. To make an offer please complete the form below: Minimum price for the offer must be greater than or equal to $0. This year, H&R announced an expansion of its AR-15 lineup, bringing additional "retro" models to the market, including a 9 mm Luger-chambered Colt SMG clone, an M16A2-styled rifle and the carbine-size 723. The improved M45A1 CQBP features several changes to the original M1911A1 design. See also [ edit] One feature is the dual recoil spring system that spreads out the recoil force of the .45 ACP round by lowering the peak force of the recoil pulse. I overlooked the fact that it was a Colt and my awful past with Colt. Before word could even circulate in casual conversation, the pistols were snapped up at prices that were lower than comparable commercial Colts. Based on the classic 1911, which has served the United States since 1911, the M45A1 CQBP continues the tradition of having John Brownings. Even more so considering these guns were largely expected to be the last government-issue M1911s and, further, models specific to Marine Raiders and Force Reconnaissance. M45A1 - Colt custom shop vs Production version.which should I buy? I've picked up used cerakote M45A1 rollmark guns for $1200. I figured I needed some professional intervention so I sent the pistol off to Wayne Novak. It is either a custom shop gun or an early production gun. of weight, with a very short 0.1"/2mm reset. This is important in a gun meant to endure nearly as many rounds in the weeks-long Marine Raider training regimen as the original M1911 was intended to see throughout its entire service life. 2.939,00(Europe). [18] He told me the extractor and ammunition were bad. M45A1 MARINE PISTOL. They were certainly the genuine article, with the exception that Colt had marked through the large USMC on the slide with a laser-etched X to signify the decommissioning. ), the grip of the M45A1 CQBP is akin to that of a double-stack magazine pistol, and is definitely not made for small hands. Over the years Ive built quite a few custom rifles on Remington 700 actions. That cartridge didnt cycle my gun either. Southeast Guns 2023. You will hear different stories, but the simplest is that the M45A1 was Colts first large-scale run of Cerakoted pistols. What do you get for spending the extra money for a custom shop version? It is assigned NATO Stock Number 1005-01-370-7353. The slide of the Colt M45A1 CQBP pistol comes with front and rear serrations, and with dovetailed high-visibility sights with tritium night dots. XTP 1.47" Nosler 185-gr. He somehow managed to convince me to shoot one of his reloads. An online platform dedicated to information about guns and shooting activities, as well as technical and cultural knowledge, for a better understanding and responsible approach to the gun world and its rules. 4. NEW IN THE COLT ISSUED BLUE BOX EXACTLY AS WAS SHIPPED TO THE USMC. I found a Don Hume 715 MC IWB holster that it fit-good enough. It was largely (maybe entirely) unannounced and seemed odd, or even suspect, but there was a factory letter from Colt to guarantee authenticity. The M45A1 features durable Decobond brown coating and an M1913-spec Picatinny rail for mounting lights, lasers, and other accessories. Models mustered out of the Marine Corps are scarce today and fetch lofty prices, but factory-fresh models with nearly identical features are still available from Colt. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. A variant of the M1911, it has been the standard-issue side arm for the Force Recon Element of the United States Marine Corps' Marine Expeditionary Units since 1985. Just four short years after the M45A1s were initially issued to the Marines, on September 30th, 2016, the USMC announced that all 1911 type pistols still used by its special operation units would be replaced by the Glock 19. THIS IS A VERY ARE PISTOL, THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND SELDOM COME UP FOR SALE. The M45A1 has a dual recoil spring assembly which seems to dampen recoil somewhat. Description: COLT USMC MARKED M45A1, Cerakote blue box edition, slide has the very rare USMC rollmark. The included factory letter affirms that this is a genuine U.S.M.C. Interestingly, many of these very same pistols recently hit the civilian market in a way that took military enthusiasts and collectors completely by surprise. Other features include Novak. In addition to the desert tan color, the forward slide serrations and the section of M1913 Picatinny accessory rail immediately stand out and separate the pistol from the typical service M1911. This is very unique and very rare COLT 1911 USMC ROLLMARK U.S. MARINES M45A1 SEMPER FI FDE. Despite a host of refinements and enhancements, the new models method of operation and construction remain essentially unchanged from those of the John Browning-designed original. All three versions have serial numbers ending in the EGA serial suffix (for the Corps iconic eagle, globe and anchor insignia), the U.S. markings, and the small set of numbers and CQBP denoting the official description of Close Quarters Battle Pistol.. Comes with the original box, paperwork, and two magazines. Nearly 20 years to the day that I first brought my original Colt 1911 to the range, I prepared to head out with my new M45A1. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. [11] Kimber shortly began producing a limited number of what would be later termed the Interim Close Quarters Battle pistol (ICQB). The Colt incorporates a slightly beveled magazine well to facilitate reloads. Under normal circumstances, yes too much by $400, assuming it is a M45A1 rollmark. We are fortunate that they found their way onto the public market. They were certainly the genuine article, with the exception that Colt had marked through the large USMC on the slide with a laser-etched X to signify the decommissioning. Springfield Armory entered a variant of the full-sized Loaded MC Operator M1911A1 pistol with a military-standard 1913 rail, tritium night sights and finished with a two-tone black slide with an olive-drab green frame. By far, the most common of the USMC rollmarks is the Custom Shop Pelican cased version, and is very likely to be the one anyone encounters. These particular pistols only had the USMC rollmark during the early production. These decommissioned Colts will continue to be a hot item among both shooters and collectors for the foreseeable future. From what I can remember, this included a barrel, bushing system, bar dot night sights, memory groove beavertail safety and Birdsong Black-T finish. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I recently came across a passage from Jeff Cooper written in 1961 that read, the big pistol [1911] has been with us for half a century, and as yet no better sidearmfor serious combat workhas been devised. It is a testament to the enduring nature of the M1911 that a full 50 years later the Corps was issuing the latest version of the design in the M45A1. Novak was contracted for rear sights, Wilson Combat provided extractors and mag release buttons, while King's Gun Works supplied ambidextrous thumb safeties. That was me who snagged. Manufacturer: Colt Model: M45A1 Marine Government Width: 1.25" Height: 5.5" Accessories: Manual, Lock Action: Single Barrel Finish: Polished Barrel Length: 5" Barrel Twist: 1:16 Barrel Type: Match Caliber: 45 ACP Capacity: 7 # of Magazines: 1 Frame Color: FDE Frame Finish: Decobond Frame Material: Steel Front Sight: Novak Night Sight The civilian M45A1 is not currently in the Colt catalog, but theres a good chance it will be offered again as Colt tends to rotate model numbers in and out of production from time to time. Back in March 2016, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley, openly declared to be eyeing the Glock 19 as the next standard service pistol. Description. Quantico began exhaustive testing on other finishes to specify a modification to the contract. My buddy brought his daughters Remington R1 1911 to test out. The pistols with no front strap checkering are production line guns. I was looking at the first shipment from that contract, and my Marines would be the first to be issued the .45s. The M45A1 proved exceptionally stable and accurate at the range. Collectors and shooters reacted predictably, and the Colts began to flip over on Gunbroker at two-week intervals, each time gaining several hundred dollars in asking price. Colt inspected the M45A1s and issued a letter of authenticity with them and x out the USMC to show they had been demilled. These were going right to work, and they looked promising. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The rollmark changed around 006700EGA as far as I can tell. SOLD COLT M45A1 USMC CQB PISTOL WITH RARE USMC MARKED SLIDE NIB $ 3,795.00 Out of stock Add to wishlist SKU: Item #: 07/16/2015-3 Category: Pre98 Classic Sold Description NEW IN THE BOX, WE HAVE A COLT USMC CLOSE QUARTERS BATTLE PISTOL M45A1. Colt also offers a custom shop civilian model to achieve higher accuracy; but the Marine issue model is the production grade pistol. Quick view Out of stock. It is hand fit, hand tooled and came with a snazzy green Pelican case and cleaning kit. Which do you guys would think would be more desirable down the line.. Here are the features to watch out for. Lost your password? Every piece of steel in theM45A1is machined to specific tolerances and tested to the specifications put forth by the United States Marine Corps. Springfield and Colt have done a great job in making these MIM parts extremely strong, thus increasing the durability and reliability of MIM-equipped firearms. The Colt incorporates the dual recoil spring assembly of the firms recent commercial models, which seemed to dampen recoil somewhat. Dual Recoil spring system reduces felt . Glocks uses MIM parts and a polymer frame yet are widely considered to be among the most reliable and durable firearms ever created. My old unit carried them on special operations missions around the world for a couple of years and then completed the en masse switch to the Glock 19 that had been occurring gradually even before the Colts adoption. Brand new IonBond blue box can be had for less than $1500. JavaScript is disabled. Now before you could even buy one you had to sign up for the Gunbroker Gold program. AS THIS IS A MODERN PEOPLE KILLING GUN, WE WILL NEED YOU TO PROVIDE AN FFL FOR TRANSFER. When I sat down to write this story, I did my best to research the quantities of each type of pistol made and to get an idea of what might be available. I still like my M45A1 (not the Custom Shop or USMC Issue gun) with it's matching knife by Ohio Knife Maker, Mickey Yurco: Dave I use a Galco Model Number FL212. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Out of stock. Many of the issued pistols that came to market have the tells of service life: paint pen or spray paint stenciled rack numbers, holster wear, dings or gouges from rough use. I fired representative groups from a rest with several loads rather than the full five-group protocol typically used in product reviews in order to minimize the rounds and wear on the Colt. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); S&W CSX Is it Really the New ChiefsSpecial? Among its key improvements over its predecessors is the use of Colt's patented Dual Recoil Spring System, which heavily mitigates the recoil impulse of the powerful .45 ACP caliber allowing faster target re-acquisition and quicker follow-up shots, potentially a key factor in gunfighting and boosts the recoil springs' own service life. It is a Fletch High Rise OWB Holster. 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